It's a great experience - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 15, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Depending on the org and team: - work on projects that reach millions of users - see the relentlessly high standards when building solutions - work with super smart people - work with cool pieces of technologies

Cons

Again, depends, but: - can be a stressful, competitive, cutthroat environment - ownership frequently means that everyone's out for themselves - there's some trash pieces of technology and waaay outdated versions of frameworks/libraries in active use - you might have to spend ridiculous amount of work on a small feature because of how many users it can affect

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5.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Great team and manager -Lots of resources to learn -Flexible

Cons

-Pace can be brutal -Can have lots of meetings

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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